Pronunciation: /ʌpˈsɛtɪŋ/
adjective causing someone to feel anxious, unhappy, or uncomfortable; disturbing or troubling
A1 The scary movie was upsetting for the young children.
A2 Losing the game was very upsetting for the team.
B1 The upsetting news about the accident spread quickly through the community.
B2 The upsetting behavior of the employee led to their dismissal from the company.
C1 The upsetting comments made by the politician caused a public outcry.
C2 The upsetting reality of the situation was difficult for everyone to accept.
formal The news of the recent layoffs was quite upsetting to the employees.
informal I find it really upsetting when people don't clean up after themselves in the kitchen.
slang It's so upsetting when my phone dies right in the middle of a conversation.
figurative The dark clouds looming overhead cast an upsetting shadow over the picnic.
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